<p>All requirements are med-school specific.</p>
<p>While some may accept AP Lit scores, the vast majority want to see one year of college level Eng/writing. So yes, that’s 3 quarters’ worth at UCLA.</p>
<p>Taking lab courses over the summer generally requires a really good excuse (study abroad or NIH research during fall/spring, for example). Otherwise, adcoms think you are doing taking summer courses to lighten the load during the regular year.</p>